American Airlines news

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $4.1 million fine on American Airlines (AA) for violating federal regulations and the Department’s rule prohibiting tarmac delays exceeding three hours on domestic flights without allowing passengers to disembark.

In-flight Wi-Fi offerings among airlines in the United States are gravitating towards a model of complimentary service, or for carriers that opt for charges, the standard fee usually revolves around $8 per flight. A notable outlier in this trend is American Airlines (AA), where the cost of connectivity for a single device during a flight can surpass $20.